With 22 years of experience as a K-12 teacher, professor, Director, and higher education administrator, Dr. Shartriya Collier is a dynamic and passionate author and speaker who inspires audiences to embrace diversity, champion inclusion, and cultivate transformative leadership. As the founder of Maximal Development Education, Dr. Collier empowers organizations, leaders, and communities to foster equitable environments that celebrate cultural diversity, as well as design transformative PK-20 educational models that center equity and social justice. Her motto “transform the world, one mind at a time”, is evident in her unique approach to teaching, researching, leading, and designing impactful programs that support historically resilient communities.Dr. Collier’s expertise spans multicultural education, bilingual/transcultural education, literacy development, women’s leadership, and the development of inclusive work cultures. She has delivered impactful keynotes and professional development workshops for universities, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, helping thousands of individuals and teams reach their fullest potential.A prolific author, Dr. Collier has co-authored or authored over five books, including her popular children’s book series Let’s Go with Iyah and Taj. This engaging series ignites a love of languages, travel, and culture with a focus on the African diaspora, introducing young readers to the beauty of diverse cultures and global exploration.A former dean in higher education, Dr. Collier now dedicates her efforts to promoting liberatory leadership models, particularly for women in early career stages. Shartriya utilizes the “positive intelligence® operating system” a proven method for determining one’s potential saboteurs and helps students, mentees and clients to build mental fitness to thrive as leaders in the workplace, their careers and in life. She is also the creator of the journal, "EnCouraged Women Leaders: 30 Days to Reclaim Your Peace and Life Purpose", which guides women to reconnect with their purpose through reflection and actionable insights. Known for her engaging style and thought-provoking content, Dr. Collier is committed to helping leaders at all levels whether young adults or mid-career professionals, to develop the tools they need to lead with integrity, empathy, and courage.